opt out
verb
opted out; opting out; opts out
: to choose not to participate in something
—often used with of
opted out of the project
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Both Maher and University of Idaho Associate Professor of Law Samuel Newton told the Statesman that capital cases can be overturned when insufficient mitigation factors were presented, but that’s typically when the defense attorney doesn’t present any or enough evidence, not when a client opts out.
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 1 June 2024
State regionals The Southern California regional playoffs in baseball and softball begin on Tuesday even though lots of section champions in both sports have opted out.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2024
And if many athletes do opt out of the House case, that might affect Judge Wilken’s decision on whether to approve the settlement.
—Billy Witz, New York Times, 24 May 2024
Increasing access to technology is one reason why young people are opting out of driving.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 1 June 2024
State regionals The Southern California regional playoffs in baseball and softball begin on Tuesday even though lots of section champions in both sports have opted out.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2024
And if many athletes do opt out of the House case, that might affect Judge Wilken’s decision on whether to approve the settlement.
—Billy Witz, New York Times, 24 May 2024
Increasing access to technology is one reason why young people are opting out of driving.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
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“Opt out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opt%20out. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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